Why it Pays to Play Sport

“Hey Emma, I go to an all girls’ school, but I want to meet boys. What can I do?”

Ah, a girl after my own heart! Growing up, going to an all girls’ school myself, there were few opportunities to mix with boys. But not one to let a religious education and the wrath of teachers to get in my way, I took every opportunity to get to know the boys from the school across the way. A little interest is healthy, right?

It wasn’t long before I discovered a very valuable secret that I’ll share with you now: it pays to look like you play sport. Particularly, mixed sports like tennis and athletics.